The Humane Society of the United States, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association filed a legal petition with the United States Department of Agriculture urging the agency to improve the standards of care for dogs kept in commercial breeding facilities.

Telemundo presenter María Celeste Arrarás is working with The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association on a campaign to dramatically improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Puerto Rico.

The HSUS provides this update annually to inform the public about just some of the problems found at puppy mills, so that innocent consumers don't inadvertently support a cruel and substandard breeding operation.

Working with the government of Puerto Rico, The HSUS is launching a broad initiative to crack down on puppy mills, support enforcement of animal cruelty laws, promote a culture of loving pet ownership and bring humane education to schools.